Flight Stories
Our senior veterans served in a variety of ways, and each has a unique story to tell. We've listed several here.
November 4, 2026 - Mission #157 - The roster included veterans who
- earned the Purple Heart (2 veterans) and the Bronze Star (2 veterans)
- served as Aircraft Loadmaster and Flight Engineer
- worked in Sonar and had Officer of the Deck duties on USS Kretchmer DER-329
- was a Hawk Missile Fire Control Mechanic
- was a War Dog Handler and worked with Mine Dogs in Vietnam
- served as Pump Station Manager
- was a Religious Program Specialist
- was a Linguist and Photographer
- was a KC-135 Pilot
- served as an Interior Communications Electrician aboard USS Kretchmer DER-329
- was a Photographer and was stationed at Keflavik, Iceland
- was a Military Policeman
- was a Weapons and Munitions Load Team Member
- performed Aircraft Maintenance and was a KC-135 Crew Chief
- was a Fabrication & Parachute Specialist
- served as a Radioman on USS Stormes DD-780
- was a Mechanical Engineer and a Refrigeration & Cryogenics Technician
- was a Trombone Player
- served as Radioman on USS Hopewell DD-681
- was a Tank Driver
October 14, 2026 - Mission #156 - The roster includes veterans who
- earned the Purple Heart (5 veterans) or the Bronze Star (2 veterans)
- were members of the 338th Army Band (18 veterans)
- served with NORAD Security
- was an Airborne Battle Commander and Air Traffic Controller
- was a Jet Engine Mechanic
- was a Medic
- served as a Dental Records Clerk
- was a Data Systems Technician
- served as a Welder
- was a Tank Commander and M1 Instructor
- was a Gunners Mate on USS New Jersey BB-62
- was a Jet Aircraft Mechanic and Crew Chief for RB-66 and RF-4C aircraft
- served with the Military Police
- was an Operating Room Technician
- was a Corpsman on USS Oriskany CVA-34
- served as an Aircraft Mechanic at USNS Keflavik Iceland
- served ni Aircraft Refueling and was Superintendent of Fuels
- was a Security Specialist
- was a Nurse Administrator and served as Chief Nurse
- was a Radarman on USS Mount Whitney LCC-20
September 23, 2026 - Mission #155 - The roster included veterans who
- earned the Purple Heart (1 veteran) or Bronze Star Medal (3 veterans)
- was a Fuels Specialist and performed Aircraft Refueling
- was a Cook (3 veterans)
- served as Driver and Loader on tank crews
- was a Meterology Specialist (2 veterans)
- was a Chaplain
- served as Ship's Surgeon on USS Shangri-La CVS-38
- provided IT for Intelligence
- was a Helicopter Pilot and Instructor
- served as a Fire Fighter on USS Belknap DLG-26
- was a Pay Clerk
- served as an Engine Room Mechanic on USS Independence CVA-62
- was a Movie Operator
- was a Flight Radio Operator
- was an Optical Instrument Repairman on USS Canopus AS-34, USS Yosemite AD-19
- was an Administration Specialist and Travel Coordinator
- served as a Parachute Rigger
- worked on Guidance & Control for Pershing Missiles
- was a Security Group Signal Analyst
- served as an Air Cargo Specialist
